Built around 1786 as a lodge for a grand estate that never came to be, this Calverley gatehouse now stands as a detached stone home with a distinctly individual spirit. Set on Thornhill Drive, on the edge of the village in a semi-rural position, the property enjoys far-reaching views across open countryside. It is on the market for £670,000.
Inside, the layout is anything but conventional. At the centre is an open-plan living kitchen, fitted with traditional Shaker style with solid wood worktops and Yorkshire stone flooring. It flows naturally into a conservatory offering a generous, light-filled space to sit and relax.
The ground floor continues with a cosy sitting room set around a deep inglenook fireplace, alongside a sun room with bi-folding doors opening directly onto the garden. There are three well-proportioned bedrooms at this level too, each with its own personal touch, including one created from a former garage and one with a characterful fireplace.
A stone staircase rises to the principal bedroom, tucked away upstairs with its own en suite wet room.
Outside, the gardens wrap around the house on three sides, offering several peaceful spots, including patios, lawns, and a sheltered seating area perfectly placed for evening sun. Across the lane, additional leased land offers woodland, a workshop and outbuildings.
